I do believe that after watching the MSK coverage from OZ that Patten has lost a bit of his former lustre, maybe a change of scene could resurrect his enthusiasm for the game, but he is definitely not firing on all cylinders presently.

On Tandy I think you are entirely wrong! He has been most impressive in the games I have seen him play from down-under recently and in the World cup for Ireland he was outstanding against all opposition. In fact as a performer he completely outshone Pat Richards and the other top S/L player in that squad Platt, who both played as though they were learning the game.

Tandy could prove a pretty shrewd signing for Salford, especially if he brings his present form with him.

A lot of Yorkshiremen believe that when God created the world, he made it with perfect balance.
He balanced the hot areas with the cold areas. the dry areas with the wet areas.
And, in creating Yorkshire, he created the most glorious place on earth - full of majestic beauty and sporting giants.........and for balance he created....... Lancashire.